math teachers
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Teaching Philosophy
A couple of weeks ago, I needed to draft a teaching philosophy for some of my course work. It turned into a perfect time to think about what my classroom has been like this first year and lay out some… Continue reading
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Reflections from the Mid-Year Mark
Whenever I tell someone what I do for a living, I almost always get the same exact reaction. I tell them I’m a first-year teacher, and they smile. I tell them I teach middle school, and the smile wavers. I… Continue reading
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The Power of the Pen
One of the things I learned before I deep dove into the teaching journey I’ve been on is that the pen might actually be more important than the pencil. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not advocating for being completely rid… Continue reading
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My First Few Weeks: The Good, The Crazy, and the Learning Curve
If you’re a first-year middle school math teacher, you’re likely right there with me, riding the rollercoaster that is the start of the school year. I’m pretty sure I’ve gone through a dozen different emotions in the past week alone.… Continue reading

